Humanitarian, hostage negotiator and author of Taken on Trust Terry Waite has led a remarkable life as a diplomat and a humanitarian. A world-renowned agent of peace, he is a testament to the power and resilience of the human spirit.
Waite garnered international recognition in the 1980s when, as a special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury, he successfully negotiated the release of hostages in Iran and then Libya. In 1987, while negotiating the release of hostages in Beirut, Waite was himself taken hostage and held in captivity for 1,763 days (four years of which were in solitary confinement).
Since September 11, he is often called upon by CNN, the BBC and other news media to share his views on Islamic fundamentalism, the treatment of prisoners in Guantanamo Bay and the best way to negotiate with hostage-takers in Iraq and elsewhere. He is the founder of Hostage UK, which advises families and companies about the global risks of hostage taking.
With a broad perspective of world affairs and a deep understanding of diverse cultures, Waite now devotes most of his time to intercultural relations, conflict resolution and humanitarian causes around the world. He is the founder and president of Y Care International and the U.K. Ambassador for the Freeplay Foundation.
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